Pronunciation: /əˈbɑːlɪʃɪz/
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 The new law abolishes the use of plastic bags.
A2 The government abolishes the outdated policy.
B1 The company decided to abolish the old dress code.
B2 The president's decision to abolish the tax has caused controversy.
C1 The reform abolishes many outdated regulations that were hindering progress.
C2 The treaty abolishes the use of chemical weapons in warfare.
formal The new law abolishes outdated regulations that have been in place for decades.
informal I heard they're finally getting rid of that rule that no one ever follows.
slang They're axing the old policy that nobody liked anyway.
figurative The revolutionary movement abolishes the chains of oppression that have held society back for too long.
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